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Cora Chavez

Cora Chavez, 86, of Greeley died on Dec. 24, 2012, at Fairacres Manor. She was born Dec. 26, 1925, in Pierce, to Matias and Mary Agnes (DeHerrera) Archibeque.

She married Fred Chavez, who was injured, and died in active duty on July 12, 1953, during the Korean War. She later met Hector Benavides. They spent many years together before he died in November 2008.

Cora worked at Fairacres Manor, and later for Eastman Kodak, before retiring. She was always helping her family while growing up, making sure they had things at home.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Mission in Ault. She enjoyed crocheting, bingo, gambling, spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, and always coordinated family gatherings and holidays. While still living at home, she had a special friend, her dog, Pepe. Christmas Eve was a special time that she planned. Cora was proud of her home and the way it looked and was always willing to help someone with anything.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Della Romero and Nina Gonzales.

Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary is 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, with interment at Ault Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Allnutt, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.

Dan attended Adena grade school and Fort Morgan junior and senior High Schools. On July 31, 1993, Dan married Kim Kay Taylor, at the Presbyterian Church in Fort Morgan. At the time of his death, he was employed by Kusky Oil of Crook. Dan loved gardening, fishing, drag racing, and spending time with his family and many friends. He especially loved Christmas.

Memorial services were held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at Sterling Knights of Columbus Hall, with Al and Sharon Strauss of Holyoke officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Adena Chapel Cemetary.

Marvin Kaiser

July 2, 1929-Dec. 22, 2012

Age: 83

Residence: Estes Park

Estes Park and Aberdeen, S.D., resident Marvin Kaiser died Saturday evening, Dec. 22, 2012, at Prospect Park Living Center in Estes Park. He was 83 years old. Marvin Eugene Kaiser was born July 2, 1929, in Milliken, to John & Amelia (Betz) Kaiser.

Marvin graduated from Gill High School. On Sept. 18, 1950, he married Barbara Erickson in Denver. They had lived in Grand Junction, Fruita, Colo., and Aberdeen, S.D. They moved to Estes Park from Lyons. Marvin was a self employed trucker and had worked at VanWaters and Rogers as a salesman and at Colorado Steel and Wire as a salesman and driver. He was an independent trucker from 1977, until his health forced him to retire in 2008. He was a member of the Episcopal faith and had attended St. Bartholomew’s Church in Estes Park and St. Mark’s in Aberdeen. He enjoyed making crafts and traveling with his life-size statues of the Blues Brothers.

Marvin is survived by his children, Eric Kaiser of Fayetteville, N.C., Marvin C. Kaiser of Joliet, Ill., and Sonya Binns of Estes Park; and grandson, Justin Kaiser of Joliet.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara in 1994; daughters, Thea Kaiser-Owen and Rise Kaiser; and son, Greg Kaiser; two brothers; and a sister.

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at 1 p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 3800 W. 20th St., in Greeley. Memorial contributions may be made to Prospect Park Living Center in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Marvin’s family.

Meryl Ferne Gilbert Younglund Sussex

May 9, 1925-Dec. 24, 2012

Age: 87

Residence: Bellvue, Colo.

Meryl Ferne Gilbert Younglund Sussex, 87, of Bellvue, Colo., passed away Dec. 24, 2012, at home. She was born May 9, 1925, on the family farm, south of Bushnell, Neb., to Frank and Louie Etta Gilbert.

Meryl was a longtime resident of Weld County. She and her twin, Earl, graduated from Kimball High School in 1943. She attended Colorado State College of Education, completing 43 credit hours. She took the qualifying exam and was given a war-time certificate for teaching grades one through eight. Meryl taught school at Larkspur and Midway Schools in Weld County. Meryl married Walter Younglund and was a ranchwife-partner with her husband on the family homestead for 38 years north of New Raymer, Colo.

She worked in her brother’s greenhouse, while in Montana. She worked in home health care, cooked for a daycare and worked at Markley Motors while in the Bellvue area. Meryl loved reading, watching hummingbirds and sewing and cooking for her family. Meryl always had a smile on her face and was quick with a humorous saying. She was a member of Rockaway Sunday School, New Raymer Evangelical Church, Jolly Time Neighbor Club, and Eastern Star.

Meryl is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Louie Etta Gilbert; her twin, Earl Gilbert; her brother, Lloyd Gilbert; and her first husband, Walter Younglund. Her second husband, Thaine Sussex, passed away Jan. 10, 2012.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 28, 2012, at Canyon Ridge Baptist Church, 4608 West County Road 52E, Bellvue, CO.

Memorial Gifts may be sent to The Chapel of The Plains, 41921 Marble Ave., Stoneham, CO, 80526.